1
as in health
the condition of being sound in body
she has the robustness of a woman half her age
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as in vigorousness
the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity
the relentless robustness of the city has always inspired writers and artists
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Recent Examples of robustness
Residency decisions are increasingly informed by assessments of neutrality, institutional robustness and rule-of-law strength.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Sprout’s hardware reflects deliberate trade-offs prioritizing safety and robustness.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Their instincts - polish, clarity, and robustness are valuable, but expensive.
—Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
In some ways, that seems very good; a bizarre fixation on ratings as an indicator of Hollywood robustness can be done away with forever.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
The bids have been assessed for their vision and legacy, operational and sporting delivery, accessibility and sustainability, governance, financial robustness, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to the long-term evolution of the games.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Our analysis of the available data revealed wide variation across Florida counties in both the level of risk and the robustness of response systems.
—Joan A. Reid, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2025
That begins with intellectual robustness.
—Nicholas Dirks, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Sprout’s hardware reflects deliberate trade-offs prioritizing safety and robustness.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Their instincts - polish, clarity, and robustness are valuable, but expensive.
—Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
In some ways, that seems very good; a bizarre fixation on ratings as an indicator of Hollywood robustness can be done away with forever.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
The bids have been assessed for their vision and legacy, operational and sporting delivery, accessibility and sustainability, governance, financial robustness, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to the long-term evolution of the games.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Our analysis of the available data revealed wide variation across Florida counties in both the level of risk and the robustness of response systems.
—Joan A. Reid, The Conversation, 8 Dec. 2025
That begins with intellectual robustness.
—Nicholas Dirks, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for robustness
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Residents reportedly lived in deplorable conditions at the since-shuttered recovery site, an unlicensed behavioral health center called the Thomas Suites Campus of Care, where there were reports of rampant drug dealing and no running water.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The entire line is rooted in Korean scalp rituals, targeting exfoliation, nourishment, and scalp health.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Gone are the days when stars seemed to go from strength to strength — when Tom Hanks, for instance, followed Philadelphia with Forrest Gump, and Forrest Gump with Apollo 13, and Apollo 13 with Toy Story.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Like the single-leg stand, the sit-to-stand can also help test leg strength and endurance.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
26 Feb. 2026
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Not a soft or reassuring glow, but a hard, sustained brightness that makes devastation legible.—
Alex Averbuch,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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Countertop Produce Fresh, uncut bananas, tomatoes, citrus, and cucumbers don't need to be refrigerated and add welcome brightness and crunch to shelf-stable meals.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
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The 17 treatment rooms are named after America’s Cup champions, there’s an indoor pool surrounded by loungers that feels like the deck of a cruise ship, and the Boiler Room is the spa’s high-end fitness center stocked with Technogym equipment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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This is especially relevant for physically active individuals, older adults, and those recovering from illness or injury—protein needs vary based on many variables, including age, activity level, body composition, health status, and fitness goals.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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Capturing the dynamics of laborers, with a reimaging of fan covers as ornate hats, the texture of plastic bags is recreated, incorporating the clashing of neon lights to express both the vitality and desolation of street life.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Known for its symbolism of strength, vitality, and momentum, the Horse sets an energetic tone for the months ahead.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Look for structural soundness over cosmetic looks when thrifting furniture.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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The flow of deposits to less stable banks threatens the soundness of the entire financial system.—
Tyler Curtis,
Boston Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
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Alysa Liu’s irrepressible exuberance on the ice will get a lot of play.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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As for market exuberance, Silverblatt emphasized the need for investors to be cautious and well-informed.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Levine is known for his ability to straddle genres with great agility.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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Three more days of measuring the speed, strength and agility of players will follow.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Robustness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robustness. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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